The lovably eccentric character of Genie from 'Aladdin' has been one of the most beloved characters for years, and it was probably because of Robin Williams.
The late actor will always be known as the voice of Genie and it's obviously hard to follow in his footsteps, but Will Smith has taken on the challenge in the upcoming live-action version of 'Aladdin'.
However, Disney's adaptation of the beloved animated movie seems to have gotten off to a rough start, with people not exactly being excited about the most important character - Genie. I mean, he's not even blue! That's not how it works, that's not how any of this works!
A whole new world. Check out the exclusive first look at Disney's #Aladdin on the cover of the newest issue of @EW! https://t.co/WZkpxh4YNU pic.twitter.com/ch0zpbM7AQ
— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) December 19, 2018
The first picture of Will Smith in character was posted by Entertainment Weekly alongside Canadian actor Mena Massoud as Aladdin and British actress Naomi Scott as Princess Jasmine.
Well, ever since then, Twitter has been having the best time roasting the hell out of it and it kind of deserves it, tbh.
This ain't it, chief.
Ummmm.... That's gonna be a no for me dawg. . .#aladdin #Disney #willsmith https://t.co/kPwFIWdmXi
— Tarski Merceda (@TarskiMerceda) December 19, 2018
Nope.
Just saw Will Smith as the genie in the live action Aladdin remake. My reaction....... #Aladdin pic.twitter.com/v6irLIjRC5
— Jason Wesney (@JasonWesney) December 19, 2018
#NotImpressed
Will Smith: Hey Twitter, Take a look at these shots of me as Aladdin my new film. All of Twitter: pic.twitter.com/lS1HeQl2Mr
— ð¦I'm your finder. (@hllwy) December 19, 2018
People are roasting Aladdin as well.
I still can't believe Disney made the actor playing Aladdin wear a shirt under his vest in a movie set in the middle of the fucking desert pic.twitter.com/AFdfhzp2cS
— frank costa (@feistyfrank) December 19, 2018
That gif, tho.
When I saw what genie will look like in #Aladdin pic.twitter.com/QtB85IQPiC
— The Comic Losers Podcast (@TheComicLosers) December 19, 2018
That's uncomfortable.
What could Will Smith possibly have done to deserve this? Jada is gonna have to do a whole episode of “Read Table Talk” about this hair piece. pic.twitter.com/wMm5fysIg0
— Saeed Jones (@theferocity) December 19, 2018
It's a crossover!
Aladdin should not be dressed like Marty McFly pic.twitter.com/c8jvjCQfGc
— Kyle Buchanan (@kylebuchanan) December 19, 2018
It's already giving me anxiety.
Will Smith's genie hair in the live-action #Aladdin is going to be a major source of anxiety for me in 2019. pic.twitter.com/FwG44LHiUj
— Jason Carlos (@jaarlos) December 19, 2018
Really? That's it?
so that's it huh? #Aladdin pic.twitter.com/JkQ6IGsobG
— ðºð (@Hellkr1) December 19, 2018
So much better!
The new Aladdin Movie with Will Smith looks good! pic.twitter.com/pU3DiUZXET
— TRAFON (@RiseFallNick) December 19, 2018
Someone's calling everyone out.
disney: we're gonna spend like $200 million having humans recreate a beloved animated movie for some reason internet: omg take all my money disney: sweet here's how it looks so far internet: THAT ISN'T HOW A GIANT BLUE GENIE'S HAIR IS SUPPOSED TO LOOK YOU MONSTERS
— Steve Kandell (@SteveKandell) December 19, 2018
Will Smith to the rescue!
#WillSmith I need to see some photos of this. Because atm my childhood memories are upset. #Aladdin pic.twitter.com/6fuxmuy5dG
— Sarah Freer (@SarahFreer) December 19, 2018
Someone added blue.
A splash of blue :) #Aladdin pic.twitter.com/n2rmaaUxy0
— BossLogic (@Bosslogic) December 19, 2018
Oh no!
*upon seeing Will Smith as Genie for the first time* #Aladdin pic.twitter.com/uLpMzwE38P
— Nick Bosworth (@NickMBosworth) December 19, 2018
Umm.
pic.twitter.com/nH6np0Px08
— Frank Pallotta (@frankpallotta) December 19, 2018